What is a Canted Midline?

The professionals at Prestige Dentistry considers many factors when designing a smile for a East Lake smile makeover client. One of the smile design elements involved is the facial midline. The facial midline can be determined by drawing an imaginary line from the center of the eyebrows to the center of the two peaks in the top lip (Cupid’s bow).

The skilled East Lake cosmetic dentist considers the length and angle of the facial midline to properly position porcelain crowns, veneers and dental implants. When front teeth restorations do not line up with the facial midline, it is called a canted midline. This is a common mistake found in the cosmetic work of inexperienced Trinity area cosmetic dentists.

Most Palm Harbor dentistry patients do not realize the level of 3-D engineering required in cosmetic dentistry. In addition to the orientation in relation to the facial midline, there is also the angle and size of the teeth in relation to each other and in relation to the size and shape of the lips and gums.

If you are considering an extensive smile makeover, you do not want to trust your smile to an inexperienced East Lake cosmetic dentist. When you have a smile design consultation with us, feel free to ask probing questions about our experience and technical design procedures. We are confident that you will feel comfortable choosing Prestige Dentistry for your smile makeover.

Prestige Dentistry is located at 4140 Woodlands Pkwy, Ste A in Palm Harbor. We offer a full range of general and cosmetic dental procedures. Ask us about veneers, clear braces, tooth whitening and general dentistry. We look forward to meeting you. Call us today at 727-877-1507.